RIT Response to Boston Barn Fire

Newton Abbott’s Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) was called to respond to the town of Boston this morning, for a confirmed working fire. The large barn had been converted into storage space in years past and was housing numerous vehicles; no life occupancy and a dangerously unstable roof made for a quick decision on the part of Incident Command to declare the operation Defensive. No rescue work was needed, but the RIT continued to stand by for several hours to provide support as needed. No injuries were reported.